Toews says he's completely over concussion

Hawks captain reports he's healthy eager for training camp

The Blackhawks' captain has spent much of the offseason getting away from it all in his native Canada, doing some fishing and working out in preparation for the 2012-13 season.

The 24-year-old said he has no lingering effects from a concussion that caused him to miss the final 22 games of the regular season and had him working into game shape during the Hawks' first-round playoff loss to the Coyotes.

"I feel great," said Toews, who attended a meeting with the National Hockey League Players Association executive board Monday at a downtown hotel. "I'm having a great summer so far. It was a pretty nerve-wracking thing (but) taking the time off and not going to the World Championships was really big. I haven't felt or seen anything since so it's good news."

In addition to his health, Toews also addressed the subject of teammate Patrick Kane, who had an eventful start to the offseason when he showed up in pictures on the Internet apparently intoxicated at a block party in Madison, Wis., on Cinco de Mayo. Toews — Kane's roommate during road trips — said he has exchanged texts with Kane to let him know the team supports him.

"He has been through some tough things," Toews said. "I'm sure he's being very hard on himself right now and (I told him) to just to hang in there. With time it will go away again and he'll be able to focus on hockey.

"There's no doubt 'Kaner' has that personality that people are kind of drawn toward him. People want to get to know him off the ice and they want to see what he's like. The next thing you know you're under a microscope. I know it's tough on him."

Like new: Defenseman Steve Montador said he has recovered from a concussion that caused him to miss most of the final two months of the season and the playoffs.

"I'm feeling much better," the veteran said. "I met with some good people and got some treatment. A little bit of time does help too. Moving forward I feel there are no issues."

Montador, 32, said "there are some concerns" because he has had previous concussions, but said he's good to go for training camp in September.

"I feel like a whole new man," Montador said. "I'm as excited to get this season started as any other, if not more so just because I feel like I'm clear and healthy more than I've been in years. That's really exciting for me."